Washington-Liberty High

Summary:

Washington-Liberty High is a public high school located in Arlington, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,715 students. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington-Liberty High stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and consistent improvement over time. The school has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Wakefield High, Yorktown High, and Langley High. Academically, the school has high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and English Reading, outperforming the Arlington County Public Schools district average. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over the years, indicating a positive trend in overall performance.

Washington-Liberty High also stands out for its strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly for White, multi-racial, and disabled students. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. The school's relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools suggest a more socioeconomically diverse student population and potentially more individualized attention for students. While the school's per-student spending is lower than some nearby schools, its strong academic outcomes raise questions about the relationship between funding and educational excellence.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 N Stafford St
       Arlington, VA  22201


(703) 228-6200

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,380 Help


Feeder schools for Washington-Liberty High:

Elementary:    Ashlawn Elementary
    Barrett Elementary
    Carlin Springs Elementary
    Long Branch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  2,715

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.1%
Hispanic:
33.2%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington-Liberty High ranks better than 65.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington-Liberty High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Washington-Liberty High has the largest high school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington-Liberty High is $9,380, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington-Liberty High:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington-Liberty High 114th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Washington-Liberty High in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington-Liberty High

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Rank History for all students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.61 232nd 308 24.7%
2006 37.59 229th 314 27.1%
2007 34.71 249th 313 20.4%
2008 41.61 209th 316 33.9%
2009 46.92 170th 313 45.7%
2010 43.51 208th 317 34.4%
2011 41.96 205th 320 35.9%
2012 52.86 131st 321 59.2%
2013 53.29 131st 321 59.2%
2014 52.02 133rd 322 58.7%
2015 58.18 95th 322 70.5%
2016 50.53 149th 321 53.6%
2017 49.15 170th 324 47.5%
2018 44.60 193rd 326 40.8%
2019 46.64 188th 327 42.5%
2021 55.09 118th 327 63.9%
2022 54.47 125th 325 61.5%
2023 63.03 132nd 326 59.5%
2024 65.06 114th 329 65.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.31 16th 193 91.7%
2024 76.81 21st 198 89.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.43 50th 97 48.5%
2024 48.66 67th 122 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.49 175th 320 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.22 142nd 320 55.6%
2024 63.82 120th 322 62.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.30 106th 249 57.4%
2024 73.66 47th 253 81.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.17 40th 92 56.5%
2024 68.55 22nd 92 76.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.01 90th 321 72.0%
2024 68.85 94th 322 70.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.06 74th 120 38.3%
2024 63.79 47th 118 60.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.31 106th 240 55.8%
2024 67.34 67th 249 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.14 143rd 232 38.4%
2024 41.47 161st 233 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington-Liberty High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.32 7th 315 97.8%
2024 82.96 10th 314 96.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 16, 2020

Open Quote I enrolled my learning differences high schooler (w/an IEP) in Washington-Liberty upon moving to Arlington, given what appeared to be an otherwise good school rating. Sadly, our now 3 year experience has reflected anything but. There are well intended staff and policies in place, but the reality is surface level actions and what I can only describe as an ineffective box checking adherence to bureaucratic processes, leaving a bright (although different) child to struggle to the point of wanting to drop off. If your child is neurotypical, perhaps the school is good, but if your child requires an IEP or creative approaches to learning I would strongly advise against enrollment in Washington-Liberty High School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington-Liberty High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1482 1482
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1403 1403
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1359 1359
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1363 1363
1993 477 208 151 569 0 n/a n/a 0 1405
1994 470 205 140 574 2 n/a n/a 0 1391
1995 508 201 146 567 2 n/a n/a 0 1424
1996 508 201 146 567 2 n/a n/a 0 1424
1997 522 200 173 556 3 n/a n/a 0 1454
1998 521 219 202 545 2 n/a n/a 0 1489
1999 577 215 200 559 3 n/a n/a 0 1554
2000 642 222 186 580 5 n/a n/a -4 1631
2001 614 235 241 573 3 n/a n/a 0 1666
2002 679 216 222 600 2 n/a n/a 0 1719
2003 679 216 222 600 2 n/a n/a 0 1719
2004 710 231 228 624 2 n/a n/a 0 1795
2005 734 238 234 629 5 n/a n/a 0 1840
2006 730 227 204 588 4 n/a n/a 3 1756
2007 724 225 208 588 1 n/a n/a 9 1755
2008 731 235 203 580 1 n/a n/a 10 1760
2009 773 262 214 603 3 n/a n/a 11 1866
2010 827 297 271 654 5 n/a n/a 9 2063
2011 792 274 276 781 2 1 97 0 2223
2012 824 264 274 687 5 1 100 0 2155
2013 890 247 259 644 5 1 109 0 2155
2014 936 230 230 674 9 1 123 0 2203
2015 901 237 226 761 10 2 118 0 2255
2016 1044 228 240 808 9 2 127 0 2458
2017 1065 221 263 853 8 1 126 0 2537
2018 1016 205 264 812 3 1 136 0 2437
2019 1097 198 250 786 4 0 147 0 2482
2020 1095 192 241 809 4 0 152 0 2493
2021 1071 179 225 789 2 0 170 0 2436
2022 1159 185 221 808 3 0 173 0 2549
2023 1143 216 247 902 3 1 203 0 2715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington-Liberty High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1482 97.7 15.1 n/a
1990 1403 94.9 14.7 n/a
1991 1359 89.6 15.1 n/a
1992 1363 91.3 14.9 n/a
1993 1405 96.0 14.6 n/a
1994 1391 153.5 n/a 29.1
1995 1424 n/a 0.0 30.7
1996 1424 n/a 0.0 30.7
1997 1454 n/a 0.0 28.1
1998 1489 n/a 0.0 29.1
1999 1554 107.0 14.5 34
2000 1631 n/a 0.0 29.9
2001 1666 111.0 15.0 31.4
2002 1719 162.2 10.6 27.3
2003 1719 162.2 10.6 27.3
2004 1795 116.9 15.4 32.3
2005 1840 121.9 15.1 32
2006 1756 114.0 15.4 35.4
2007 1755 113.4 15.5 31.6
2008 1760 96.5 18.2 26.1
2009 1866 99.5 18.8 30.2
2010 2063 106.7 19.3 30.8
2011 2223 92.7 23.9 27.3
2012 2155 127.2 16.9 31.8
2013 2155 125.0 17.2 26.2
2014 2203 134.8 16.3 28.5
2015 2255 134.0 16.8 29.8
2016 2458 148.0 16.6 28.8
2017 2537 160.5 15.8 28.6
2018 2437 152.9 15.9 31.5
2019 2482 145.3 17.0 26.7
2020 2493 139.6 17.8 25.3
2021 2436 140.3 17.3 n/a
2022 2549 141.4 18.0 24.8
2023 2715 171.0 15.8 24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington-Liberty High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1482 97.7 15.1 n/a
1990 1403 94.9 14.7 n/a
1991 1359 89.6 15.1 n/a
1992 1363 91.3 14.9 n/a
1993 1405 96.0 14.6 n/a
1994 1391 153.5 n/a 29.1
1995 1424 n/a 0.0 30.7
1996 1424 n/a 0.0 30.7
1997 1454 n/a 0.0 28.1
1998 1489 n/a 0.0 29.1
1999 1554 107.0 14.5 34
2000 1631 n/a 0.0 29.9
2001 1666 111.0 15.0 31.4
2002 1719 162.2 10.6 27.3
2003 1719 162.2 10.6 27.3
2004 1795 116.9 15.4 32.3
2005 1840 121.9 15.1 32
2006 1756 114.0 15.4 35.4
2007 1755 113.4 15.5 31.6
2008 1760 96.5 18.2 26.1
2009 1866 99.5 18.8 30.2
2010 2063 106.7 19.3 30.8
2011 2223 92.7 23.9 27.3
2012 2155 127.2 16.9 31.8
2013 2155 125.0 17.2 26.2
2014 2203 134.8 16.3 28.5
2015 2255 134.0 16.8 29.8
2016 2458 148.0 16.6 28.8
2017 2537 160.5 15.8 28.6
2018 2437 152.9 15.9 31.5
2019 2482 145.3 17.0 26.7
2020 2493 139.6 17.8 25.3
2021 2436 140.3 17.3 n/a
2022 2549 141.4 18.0 24.8
2023 2715 171.0 15.8 24.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington-Liberty High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $17 (0.2%) $9,442 (99.8%) $9,459
2020 $19 (0.2%) $9,144 (99.8%) $9,162
2021 $06 (0.1%) $9,373 (99.9%) $9,380

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington-Liberty High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 327 High schoolsRanks 132nd of 326 High schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Washington-Liberty High)8387
 4%
   End of Course Writing (Arlington County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Washington-Liberty High)8688
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Arlington County Public Schools)8890
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington-Liberty High)7775
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington County Public Schools)9287
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Washington-Liberty High)9191
   End of Course Algebra II (Arlington County Public Schools)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Washington-Liberty High)9477
 17%
   End of Course Chemistry (Arlington County Public Schools)9464
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Washington-Liberty High)9079
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Arlington County Public Schools)8978
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Washington-Liberty High)7736
 41%
   End of Course Earth Science (Arlington County Public Schools)7649
 27%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Washington-Liberty High)8689
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8788
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Washington-Liberty High)6833
 35%
   End of Course Geography (Arlington County Public Schools)8676
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Washington-Liberty High)7058
 12%
   End of Course VA and US History (Arlington County Public Schools)6952
 17%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Washington-Liberty High)8370
 13%
   End of Course World History I (Arlington County Public Schools)8263
 19%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Washington-Liberty High)4342
 1%
   End of Course World History II (Arlington County Public Schools)4645
 1%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24822715
 9.4%
African American198216
 9.1%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian250247
 1.2%
Hispanic786902
 14.8%
Pacific Islander01
White10971143
 4.2%
Two or More Races147203
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%24.1%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington-Liberty High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,715 students attended Washington-Liberty High.

Washington-Liberty High ranks 114th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington-Liberty High are 42% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Washington-Liberty High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashlawn Elementary
Elementary : Barrett Elementary
Elementary : Carlin Springs Elementary
Elementary : Long Branch Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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